General Assembly
of the United Nations

President of the 67th Session

STATEMENT ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE SPOKESPERSON FORTHE PRESIDENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY

New York, 31 May 2013

President Jeremić meets with the Prime Minister of Italy

President of the General Assembly H.E. Mr. Vuk Jeremic met today with the Prime Minister of Italy H.E. Mr. Enrico Letta.

They exchanged views on the situation in the Middle East with special emphasis on the events concerning Syria and reiterated the necessity to end the violence in the country.

They discussed the issues of sustainable development. The President informed the Prime Minister about the progress made in crafting of the sustainable development goals.

They especially emphasised the need of enhancing levels of communication between the G20 and the rest of the globe through the General Assembly. Moreover, President seized the opportunity to present the importance of the thematic debate to examine the role of credit rating agencies in international financial system.